| Big game fish have always been an integral part of | | | | make up the Maldives, is a great place to give it a |
| the culture and economic stability of the Maldives and | | | | try. Fishing boats specialising in big game will employ |
| due to its adopted sound environmental policy | | | | local experts who will be happy to assist everyone |
| towards the sea and its inhabitants, plentiful numbers | | | | on board and with their local knowledge of the area, |
| of fish can still be found in the waters surrounding | | | | the odds of bagging a big one are that much better! |
| the islands making the Maldives an ideal destination | | | | For those who would rather swim with the fishes |
| for keen fishermen and amateurs alike. | | | | than hook them, jumping off the side of the boat will |
| Traditional fishing in the Maldives is done from a | | | | in most cases lead you to an undersea wonderland |
| dhoni, which is a small traditional one mast sailboat | | | | for diving and snorkelling. The coral reefs surrounding |
| that the locals have always used to fish from. They | | | | the islands consist of some of the best diving sites in |
| are usually taken out in the early morning or after | | | | the world, attracting keen divers all year round. The |
| dark for some night fishing and are available to | | | | stable weather of the equatorial Maldives makes |
| visitors who can join a fishing trips from most | | | | planning a vacation there easy. The climate is tropical |
| resorts. | | | | and temperatures year-round remain warm. Not much |
| If you're looking for bigger game fish such as tuna, | | | | rain falls in the region but the weather is affected by |
| marlin, barracuda and sail fish, day trips can be | | | | the monsoons that hit south Asia from May to |
| arranged from all the major resorts. The type of | | | | September making rough seas and high winds at |
| fishing done depends largely on what you want to | | | | times. |
| catch so there is a real opportunity to try out | | | | No visas are necessary before travel to the Maldives |
| different methods during your stay. | | | | as long as you have a valid passport. A free 30 day |
| Even if you have never gone fishing before, the | | | | visitor's visa will be granted upon entry. Finding |
| beautiful blue clear water surrounding the 26 atolls, | | | | fantastic Maldives holidays is so simple it's really hard |
| (low lying coral islands enveloped by lagoons) which | | | | to go wrong. |